The Principal's Prayer Blog

"I am the light of the world." John 8:12 Dear Jesus - Light of the World: Savior, you shine bright in our dark world. We thank and praise you for overcoming sin, death and the devil. Your love for us is more than we can imagine and we praise your name for that love! May we always shine your light to the world around us. Jesus, we are easily swayed by the darkness of humanity and sin. We confess our sins to you Lord and ask for your mercy daily. May we be washed clean in your love and grace! Thank you Jesus for always taking care of us. You have been with St. John's for 140 years and have blessed us mightily. Thank you for always being our guiding light and source of all success. Thank you for keeping our families safe this summer and bringing them back to us. Thank you Jesus for bringing us new families. May we care for them with the same love that you care for us. Son of God, be with us and answer our prayers as you see fit. Be with those who are sick and need healing. ...

"Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up." Romans 15:2 Dear Jesus, You build us up so that we can build others up. We praise you for your love and saving grace for us daily. May we use that love and grace to do good in our communities and to our neighbors. We want to transform the world in your name and for your glory. Jesus please forgive us our sins and provide us with a clear conscious that we may live in your love. Help us to avoid the traps of the devil and seek your face at all times. Thank you loving Savior for all of your goodness and mercy toward St. John's and our entire community. Thank you for keeping us safe and providing so many blessings. Be with us and continue to bless us throughout the end of the school year and beyond. Jesus please continue to be with those that need your healing touch. Continue to be with our students as they complete all of the end of the year activities. Be with our teachers as they close out the year ...

"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zechariah 3:17 Lord God, You are the Mighty Warrior in our life that fights for our souls each day. Your power over the devil and death gives us eternal hope. We praise you and take delight in your amazing love for us! May we always rejoice in the love you give us freely. We confess our sins to you Lord. Although we deserve punishment for our sins, you give us love and grace. Help us to always remember the incredible sacrifice you provided for us by your death and resurrection. Thank you God for the blessings that you pour out on St. John's and all of the students, staff, teachers, and parents. You give us so much and we are so thankful. Our hope is in you and you along, Lord! Mighty Warrior, continue to heal those that need your healing power. Provide miracles where needed to restore people. Contin...

"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death." Romans 8:1-2 Dear heavenly Father, Through you and you alone are we given freedom from sin and death. We praise you for releasing us from the consequences of death and into eternal life with you in heaven. Although we deserve condemnation and death, you give us life. Thank you Father for your Son who forgave our sins with grace. May we always remember the great sacrifice you made on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins. Thank you Father for all the many blessings you provide for our community each day. Thank you for the students and parents who make St. John's their school and church home. Thank you for the teachers who give selflessly for your sake. Father continue to be with all of those that need your healing tough. Be with those who are mourning. Give us all direction to walk...

"For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 1:5-8 Dear Jesus Christ, We magnify your name in all the earth! The far reaches of your creation proclaim your name. We see your goodness in your creation and praise and thank you for all that you have given us, your dearly loved children. We are thankful for Lord Jesus for the love and forgiveness that you give us daily. Your law reminds us that we are but sinful humans, but through your death and resurrection, we are cleansed. Thank you for your forgiveness and love. Thank you for always giving us what we need at the right moment. Although we may...

"You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you." Psalm 86:5 O Lord, our Lord: How majestic is your name in all the earth. How wonderful are your works and your love. We praise you for your goodness, mercy, and love. Your creation displays your glory and we are in awe of your greatness. Because we fall short of what we should do and who we should be, we call out to you. In humility, we call out and ask for your forgiveness and mercy. In great love you call us out of our darkness and into your arms. We are so thankful for your love! Thank you Lord for all of your mercies, which are new each morning. Thank you for your care and concern for us. Thank you for the many, many blessings that you bestow on us each day. Thank you for St. John's students, staff, families, and those we have yet to reach, but are calling into our presence. Lord, please continue to bless our church and school. Continue to send us staff who love you and proclaim your name. ...

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 Dear Jesus, All authority has been given to you and we praise you for your power and dominion over all things. We are your children and you take care of us like a loving father. We give you all thanks and praise for your love and mercy in our lives. You command us, Jesus, to go into all the world and proclaim your name. We fail to do this as you want. Please forgive us our sins and and help us to always show you and your name to all we meet. You love us with an everlasting love and show us endless grace. Thank you for always forgiving us. Thank you Jesus for Lutheran schools. As we celebrate Lutheran Schools Week, we thank you...